What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Providence?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Providence is to bus via Providence which costs $45 - $100 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Providence?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Providence is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs $180 - $1,600.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Providence?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Providence. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Providence via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Providence?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Providence. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Providence?

The distance between Philadelphia and Providence is 280 miles. The road distance is 270.3 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Providence without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Providence without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $85 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Providence?

The train from 30Th Street Station to Providence takes 4h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Providence bus from?

Philadelphia to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Providence train from?

Philadelphia to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Providence?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Providence is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $310 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Providence bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Providence train arrive?

Philadelphia to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Providence?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Providence is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Philadelphia to Providence.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Providence?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Providence?

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Where can I stay near Providence?

There are 193+ hotels available in Providence.

Philadelphia to Providence - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h 27m
$85–190
Bus via Providence (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
7h 40m
$48–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
6h 50m
$61–171
Drive 268.7 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Providencecar 268.7 mi
5h 9m
$49–71
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 13m
$189–1,562
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
4h 13m
$49–310
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
6h 30m
$83–1,058
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
6h 17m
$78–434

Philadelphia to Providence by train (Amtrak)

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–800 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Providence via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 6h 50m.

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